Catherine Byrne (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The CEO must inform the committee if the options of this provision apply in a matter in which it has been asked to give an account and must be the reasons for such an opinion, which must be given in person or in writing to the committee.

Second, either side of the CEO or chairperson of the committee may, within 42 days, apply to the High Court for determinations on the matter. This is the right procedure in the correct process, which safeguards to ensure there is transparency and accountability. These provisions are standard and, I think, are reasonable. I hope that the Deputy will understand what I have just read out.